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Industrial automation company HMK has launched what it claims is the world’s first collaborative robot with integrated vision.
UK-based HMK’s vision system is built into a robotic arm built by Techman Robot, a Taiwanese company.
HMK says its TM5 Cobot system “sets a new benchmark” in collaborative robotics because it merges systems that usually function separately in conventional robots. [Read more…] about HMK claims new collaborative robot is world’s first to have integrated vision
Arrow Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Bosch Sensortec to supply Bosch Sensortec products.
Bosch is a leading supplier of microelectromechanical systems sensors worldwide.
It has built on an initial base in automotive applications to expand its offering to consumer electronics markets and now provides a diverse portfolio of MEMS devices for the internet of things. [Read more…] about Arrow Electronics to supply Bosch sensors for industrial internet applications
GE Digital has launched the latest version of its manufacturing execution system software, Production Manager.
The company says the new version of Production Manager addresses important issues where existing plant floor IT systems are inconsistent across plants and, therefore, managers can’t re-use configurations, leverage expertise, or lower overall MES costs.
The software completely digitizes paper-based processes so companies can increase production output per person, reduce reporting and administration, decrease defects and material required, and ensure up-to-date routes and work instructions. [Read more…] about GE Digital launches new version of manufacturing execution system
ST Robotics has launched its “Workspace Sentry” collaborative robotics safety system.
The company says the cobot is specifically designed to meet the International Organization for Standardization Technical Specification 15066 on collaborative operation.
ST Robotics describes the new ISO/TS 15066 as a “game changer for the robotics industry”, as it provides guidelines for the design and implementation of a collaborative workspace that reduces risks to people. [Read more…] about ST Robotics launches ‘Workspace Sentry’ collaborative robot
On Robot, a Danish manufacturer of electric grippers for collaborative robots, has launched a “flexible and energy-efficient” gripper for cobots tasked with handling objects of various sizes.
On Robot says the new gripper is easy to install on the arm of a cobot and simple to program.
The RG6 gripper is a bigger and stronger version of the company’s popular RG2, with higher payload than other two-finger collaborative grippers available on the market today. [Read more…] about On Robot launches customizable grippers for collaborative robots tasked with multi-size objects
The global market for advanced driver assistance systems is set to treble over the next decade, according to figures seen by Robotics and Automation News.
Although the numbers are from two different reports, they provide a broad overview of a market which is set for exponential growth.
The overwhelming majority of vehicles on the road today do not have ADAS, while new cars are mostly produced with some elements of ADAS included.
This means that the scope for growth is huge. Moreover, the technology essentially transforms entirely mechanical machines into intelligent machines, or robots on wheels.
Robotics and Automation News has produced a briefing on ADAS which is available now, free to subscribers. It reports some of the latest news, and many of the most important companies in the sector.
Wabco is looking to expand its advanced driver assistance systems by acquiring Sheppard, a supplier of commercial vehicle technologies, including vehicle steering capabilities.
The purchase price is $145 million. Sheppard had sales of $130 million in 2016.
A tier-one supplier in North America, Sheppard offers a suite of power-steering gears for heavy-duty commercial and specialty vehicles. [Read more…] about Wabco to buy Sheppard as it looks to expand advanced driver assistance offering
Hitachi Automotive Systems is providing its Advanced Driver Assistance System Electronic Control Unit (ADAS ECU) in Nissan’s redesigned X-Trail vehicle.
ADAS ECUs are one of the core products of ADAS, and feature various integrated ADAS features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), collision mitigation braking, and lane departure warning systems, all within a single controller.
Hitachi Automotive Systems has established a mass production track record for ADAS ECUs since its first installation in the 2009 Nissan Fuga. [Read more…] about Redesigned Nissan X-Trail features Hitachi advanced driver assistance system
ZF Friedrichshafen and Faurecia, both global systems suppliers for cars and trucks, will cooperate in a strategic partnership for the development of disruptive and differentiating interior and safety technologies for autonomous driving, or advanced driver assistance systems.
Within this special advanced engineering partnership the two companies will identify and develop innovative safety and interior solutions linked to different potential occupant positions.
Patrick Koller, CEO of Faurecia, says: “This partnership will mark another important step for Faurecia in the development of an innovation ecosystem for technology solutions for the Cockpit of the Future.
“Our strong combined customer intimacy and our common vision will enable us to provide a unique technology offer ensuring the safety of the vehicle occupants in various autonomous driving use cases.” [Read more…] about Faurecia and ZF agree strategic partnership on autonomous vehicle technology
Delphi Automotive has signed a commercial partnership agreement with Innoviz Technologies, a developer of lidar technology for the mass commercialization of autonomous vehicles.
Lidar, which stands for light detection and ranging, is a laser-based mapping system which is expected to play a big part in future vehicles. Currently, lidar is used in such technologies as speed guns and spacecraft.
Innoviz’s proprietary lidar sensing solutions will be integrated into Delphi’s systems to provide automakers with what the companies say will be “a comprehensive portfolio of autonomous driving technologies”. [Read more…] about Delphi partners with Innoviz Technologies on ‘high-performance’ lidar solutions for autonomous vehicles
